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Her Majesty the Queen and the Horse Whisperer
Published on 13.05.2012 in General
In his Stetson and red neckerchief he could be mistaken for just another American tourist on the streets of Windsor hoping for a glimpse of the Queen. But unlike the other sightseers, Monty Roberts is here at Her Majesty’s personal invitation, having served as a trusted adviser on her beloved horses and corgis for the past 23 years....
Para-Equestrian Riders Post Solid Performances in a Final Bid to Make Games Team
Published on 13.05.2012 in Sponsored Shows
Australia’s top Para-Equestrian riders were put through their paces at the fourth and final Para-Equestrian nomination event in Sydney this weekend. With a position on the four member Paralympic Games team on the line, riders were in top form with many recording personal bests in an effort to impress selectors....
Black Caviar Celebrates her 21st in Adelaide
Published on 12.05.2012 in Event Results
Royal Ascot awaits Australia’s mighty mare Black Caviar, which celebrated her 21st straight win in style today when victorious in the $500,000 Group 1 SAJC The Goodwood (1,200m) at Morphettville in Adelaide. 30,000 fans travelled from all over South Australia to farewell the country’s unbeaten superstar and the world’s best sprinter (pictured) did not fail to deliver, ... Olympic Selection Process Continues for Australia’s Jumping Elite
Published on 12.05.2012 in 2012 London
The first phase of the Olympic Games selection process for Australian Jumping combinations has entered its second week. A further four riders were given their first chance to impress national selectors overnight at the Linz CSIO4* Nations Cup event in Austria. Last weekend, six combinations were assessed at the Lummen CSIO4* in Belgium. ... Nominations Open for FEI Awards 2012
Published on 12.05.2012 in General
The FEI today launches the FEI Awards 2012 and invites the international equestrian community to contribute to this annual celebration of outstanding talent. For the fourth consecutive year, the search is on for five individuals who have demonstrated remarkable ability and commitment in the following categories:... Wathelet Wins it for Belgium in Thrilling Two-Way Jump Off at La Baule
Published on 12.05.2012 in Event Results
In a super-tight fight to the finish, the Belgian team came out on top at the opening leg of the FEI Nations Cup™ 2012 series in La Baule, France this afternoon. It took three tough rounds of jumping to decide the result however, as The Netherlands chased them all the way to a third-round jump-off in which Gregory Wathelet clinched it with his new ride, the 10 year old mare Euphony Cadjanine Z.... Additional Precautionary Measures Taken in La Baule
Published on 11.05.2012 in General
The La Baule Organising Committee Veterinary Advisors and the FEI have been constantly monitoring horses at the French event following a confirmed case of Equine Influenza in a horse that was competing in Le Touquet (FRA) last weekend. Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) swab testing, a “super-sensitive” forensic type test for viral infections. PCR looks for parts of the Influenza virus and is not an indicator that the virus is active, inactive, capable of producing disease, or that a horse is a risk to other horses.... Swiss First into the Arena as FEI Nations Cup 2012 Gets Underway at La Baule
Published on 10.05.2012 in General
The Swiss team will be first into the ring when the FEI Nations Cup™ 2012 series gets underway in La Baule, France tomorrow afternoon (11 May), while the host nation has drawn the coveted last-to-go spot. The draw took place this morning, and the eight competing nations will enter the arena in the following order: ... Help Save New Zealand's Kaimanawa Heritage Horses
Published on 10.05.2012 in General
170 Kaimanawa Horses are scheduled to be culled in Bi-annual DoC Muster and new homes are urgently required for these horses. In late May, over 170 wild Kaimanawa horses will be mustered out of the Kaimanawa Ranges (New Zealand) as part of the area’s ecological management strategy. Kaimanawa Heritage Horses (KHH) is urging applications now from people interested in taking a horse or horses from the Department of Conservation muster.... Para-Equestrian Athletes Ready for their Final Olympic Games Nomination Event
Published on 10.05.2012 in Sponsored Shows
With just over 100 days to go before the start of the Paralympic Games, Australia’s best Para-Equestrian athletes will be out to show selectors they have the form to make the team that will represent Australia in London. Australia’s Para-Equestrian team will be publicly announced in June and this weekend’s competition is the fourth and final nomination event for athletes to impress national selectors. ... 
